If you are looking to tour the Festival Scene in 2012 I have found a great streamlined site for all of the festivals both in the US and international. The Site is MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNKIES.COM. You may also try FESTIVAL FINDER. 

Festivals can be a great way to get some exposure. As you may know many of them are "pay for play". Although frowned upon by…

So how do you find a manager with integrity, honesty and competence. There are three basic ways you can do this and in fact you should immerse yourself in every one of these next three opportunities because it will also introduce you to like minded people:

1. An Introduction by others in the industry: Again this is one of the best ways to find a management prospect. And I call them prospects because yes, you will have to sell you and your brand on the first visit.…

HIRE A MANAGER

If you haven't already experienced it, so called managers and agents come out of the wood work once you start gigging. Everybody wants to grab the coat tails of a good thing in hopes of cashing in on your talent. That leads some to say “forget it” I'm the one with the talent why should I give away any revenue. Well the fact is you are the Artist. I know you love everything about being an artist. What you may not love is the work on the business end of…